Browsing by Author "Turgut, Okan Onur"
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Acute Effects of Passive Smoking on Endothelial Function
Guel, Ibrahim; Karapinar, Hekim; Yarlioglues, Mikail; Ozdogru, Ibrahim; Kaya, Mehmet Gungor; Yilmaz, Ahmet; Turgut, Okan Onur; Tandogan, Izzet; Eryol, Namik Kemal (SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, 2011)Impairment of endothelial functions has been shown to occur after acute and chronic exposure to passive smoking (PS), as assessed by flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) of the brachial artery. A total of 61 participants, 30 ... -
Asymptomatic total anomalous pulmonary venous connection with double drainage in a young adult: A case report
Yalta, Kenan; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Ahmet; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Manduz, Sinasi; Karadas, Filiz; Dogan, Kasim; Tandogan, Izzet (FORUM MULTIMEDIA PUBLISHING, LLC, 2007)Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection is an uncommon congenital anomaly in which all pulmonary venous return drains to the right atrium or one of its tributaries. Survival beyond infancy without surgical palliation ... -
Bleeding complications during cardiac electronic device implantation in patients receiving antithrombotic therapy: is there any value of local tranexamic acid?
Beton, Osman; Saricam, Ersin; Kaya, Hakki; Yucel, Hasan; Dogdu, Orhan; Turgut, Okan Onur; Berkan, Ocal; Tandogan, Izzet; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan (BMC, 2016)Background: The perioperative use of antithrombotic therapy is associated with increased bleeding risk after cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation. Topical application of tranexamic acid (TXA) is effective ... -
C-type natriuretic peptide is associated with the severity of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Turkdogan, Kenan Ahmet; Zorlu, Ali; Engin, Aynur; Guven, Fatma Mutlu Kukul; Polat, Muhammed Mirhan; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan (ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2012)Background: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is characterized by vascular dysfunction, indicating the involvement of endothelial cells. C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) plays a critical role in the coordination of ... -
Clinical importance of elevated CK-MB and troponin I levels in congestive heart failure
Yilmaz, Ahmet; Yalta, Kenan; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Ozyol, Ali; Kendirlioglu, Omer; Karadas, Filiz; Tandogan, Izzet (HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS INC, 2006)Myocyte necrosis has been considered to play a fundamental role in the pathophysiology of congestive heart failure (CHF), which has usually evolved as a consequence of depletion of compensatory mechanisms and contractile ... -
Comparative effects of levosimendan and dobutamine on right ventricular function in patients with biventricular heart failure
Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Yontar, Can; Erdem, Alim; Karadas, Filiz; Yalta, Kenan; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Ahmet; Tandogan, Izzet (SPRINGER, 2009)Severe heart failure represents a major source of morbidity and mortality. Poor right ventricular function is an independent prognostic marker for mortality in patients with chronic heart failure. In this study, levosimendan ... -
Comparison of myocardial performance index versus ratio of isovolumic contraction time/ejection time in left ventricular systolic dysfunction
Yilmaz, Ahmet; Yalta, Kenan; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Ozyol, Ali; Erdem, Alim; Tandogan, Izzet (SPRINGER, 2007)Myocardial performance index (MPI) has been regarded as an important parameter in the evaluation of ventricular systolic function in congestive heart failure. This study was designed to investigate the relationship between ... -
Cytokines: Potential contributors to arrhythmogenesis in demyelinating syndromes?
Yalta, Kenan; Yalta, Tulin; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Tandogan, Izzet (ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD, 2011)… -
Dronedarone: A Promising Alternative for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Yalta, Kenan; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Yilmaz, Ahmet; Tandogan, Izzet (SPRINGER, 2009)Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequently encountered chronic arrhythmia associated with significant morbidity. It is generally encountered in the elderly, and will presumably become more prevalent in the future due ... -
The effect of collateral circulation on left ventricular systolic function
Karadas, Filiz; Yalta, Kenan; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Yilmaz, Ahmet; Dogan, Kasim; Tandogan, Izzet (LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2007)Background Conflicting reports exist on the influence of coronary collateral circulation on preservation of left ventricular systolic function. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of coronary collateral circulation ... -
Elevated mean pulmonary artery pressure in patients with mild-to-moderate mitral stenosis: a useful predictor of worsening renal functions?
Zorkun, Cafer; Amioglu, Gullu; Bektasoglu, Gokhan; Zorlu, Ali; Ekinozu, Ismail; Turgut, Okan Onur; Tandogan, Izzet; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan (TURKISH SOC CARDIOLOGY, 2013)Objective: Renal dysfunction commonly accompanies the course of cardiac disorders and strongly associates with increased morbidity and mortality. Elevated central venous pressure is related to worsening renal function in ... -
Elevated mean pulmonary artery pressure in patients with mild-to-moderate mitral stenosis: a useful predictor of worsening renal functions? Reply
Zorkun, Cafer; Amioglu, Gullu; Bektasoglu, Gokhan; Zorlu, Ali; Ekinozu, Ismail; Turgut, Okan Onur; Tandogan, Izzet; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan (AVES, 2014)… -
Evaluation of tumor markers CA-125 and CEA in acute myocardial infarction
Yalta, Kenan; Yilmaz, Ahmet; Turgut, Okan Onur; Erselcan, Taner; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Karadas, Filiz; Yontar, Can; Tandogan, Izzet (HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS INC, 2006)Serum carbohydrate antigen (CA-125) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) have always been of clinical importance in the diagnosis and follow-up of various tumors. This study was devised to investigate the relationship between ... -
Heart rate turbulence: An additional parameter in determining the need for mechanical relief of mitral stenosis?
Yalta, Kenan; Erdem, Alim; Yilmaz, Ahmet; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Yontar, Can; Tandogan, Izzet (I C R PUBLISHERS, 2007)Background and aim of the study: Heart rate turbulence (HRT) is a relatively newer parameter which has predictive value for mortality and severity in a variety of cardiovascular diseases. The study aim was to investigate ... -
Herbals in cardiovascular practice: Are physicians neglecting anything?
Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Yontar, Osman Can; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Ahmet; Yalta, Kenan; Gul, Muslum; Tandogan, Izzet (ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD, 2007)Background: Herbal products have been widely used by many patients with cardiovascular problems solely expecting benefit out of them. Since, it is important to consider patients' needs and believes to prevent breaking off ... -
Impact of beta-blockers on sleep in patients with mild hypertension: a randomized trial between nebivolol and metoprolol
Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Erdem, Alim; Yalta, Kenan; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Ahmet; Tandogan, Izzet (SPRINGER, 2008)Introduction: Sleep is an innate and essential part of human life. Various aspects of sleep are negatively affected by beta-blockers. We compared the impact of two beta-blockers, metoprolol succinate (extended release) and ... -
Left ventricular outflow tract myxoma accompanied by dextrocardia with situs inversus: a case report
Yalta, Kenan; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Ahmet; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Ozyol, Ali; Karadas, Filiz; Tandogan, Izzet (SPRINGER, 2007)Myxoma is the most frequently encountered primary tumour of the heart, comprising more than 50% of all benign cardiac tumours. The case presented here was diagnosed as having dextrocardia with situs inversus and concomitant ... -
Levosimendan improves renal function in patients with acute decompensated heart failure: Comparison with dobutamine
Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Yalta, Kenan; Yontar, Can; Karadas, Filiz; Erdem, Alim; Turgut, Okan Onur; Yilmaz, Ahmet; Tandogan, Izzet (SPRINGER, 2007)Background Levosimendan is a relatively new cardiac inotropic agent with calcium sensitizing activity. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of levosimendan (L) and dobutamine (D) on renal function in patients ...